Math Problem Statement

) 𝑃𝑄𝑅 is a right triangle, with the right angle at 𝑄. Based on the information that the perimeter of Ξ” 𝑃𝑄𝑅 is 126 π‘π‘š, and the area is 630 sq. cm, find the length of the hypotenuse (𝑃𝑅)

Solution

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  1. Define Variables:

    • Let PQ=aPQ = a, QR=bQR = b, and PR=cPR = c (hypotenuse of the triangle).
  2. Use Perimeter Information:

    • The perimeter of β–³PQR\triangle PQR is given as 126 cm: a+b+c=126a + b + c = 126
  3. Use Area Information:

    • The area of β–³PQR\triangle PQR is given as 630 square cm. Since β–³PQR\triangle PQR is a right triangle with QQ as the right angle, the area can be calculated as: 12β‹…aβ‹…b=630\frac{1}{2} \cdot a \cdot b = 630
    • Multiplying both sides by 2, we get: aβ‹…b=1260a \cdot b = 1260
  4. Use Pythagoras' Theorem:

    • In a right triangle, c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2.
  5. Express bb in Terms of aa and Substitute:

    • From the perimeter equation, b=126βˆ’aβˆ’cb = 126 - a - c.
    • Using c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 along with ( a \cdot b

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangle
Perimeter
Area

Formulas

Perimeter of a triangle: a + b + c
Area of a right triangle: 1/2 * base * height
Pythagorean theorem: c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10